Tegin means “servant; prince”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tegin mean?
(1) قۇل، (2) شاھزادەLiteral meaning
Tegin (تەگىن) is a Uyghur given name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “servant; prince”.[1]
Meaning themes: Leadership and nobility
Tegin in Uyghur
What does Tegin mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written تەگىن, Tegin (ULY transliteration), Tékin, تېكىن, Tigin and تىگىن. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “servant; prince” applies. [1]
Is Tegin a Uyghur name?
Yes. Tegin is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Tegin across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | تەگىنArabic script TékinLatin, variant تېكىنArabic script, variant TiginLatin, variant تىگىنArabic script, variant | — | same as above: “servant; prince” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Tegin
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| تەگىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Tegin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Tékin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تېكىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Tigin[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| تىگىن[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Tegin
Names with a similar meaning
- AbayhanBoy“careful khan”
- Abdu'amirBoy“flourishing, one who brings prosperity; commander, one who orders”
- AbdulmalikBoy“wealthy, master, ruler”
- AbdulmelikBoy“servant of God, King of all”
- AbdumalikBoy“servant of the King”
- AbdumerdiBoy“noble, brave person”
- Abduqa'idBoy“a commander”
- AbduseyyidBoy“master, lord, sir, teacher, prophet; servant of the master”
Sibling names for Tegin
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Tegin rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- Mu'zemzatBoy“of high lineage, of noble essence”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “guide, leader”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “khan with a mind like a lake”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- MelikisiymaGirl“like a princess, princess-like”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- MudireGirl“female leader”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- “good, noble”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- SaliBoy“good, noble”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
- XanqizGirl“endearing name: cherishing the daughter like a khan”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme leadership and nobility
Common questions about Tegin
What does the name Tegin mean?
Tegin means “servant; prince”. It is documented as a given name in Uyghur.
Is Tegin a girl's or a boy's name?
Our sources do not agree on a gender for Tegin, so it is not classified.
Which languages use Tegin?
Tegin is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Tegin spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: تەگىن (Arabic script), Tékin (Latin), تېكىن (Arabic script), Tigin (Latin), تىگىن (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Tegin have?
Tegin has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: (1) قۇل، (2) شاھزادە; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name; spelling تەگىن (+5 more)
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